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A NOTE FROM RANDAL Leaves Changing Permits Radiant Heat

HERB/VITAMIN NEWS Korean Red Ginseng May Treat Impotence

HEALTH NEWS Deodorant or Antiperspirants?

FEATURED PRODUCT Indole-3-Carbinol

NUTRITION CHOICE Carrot Recipes

HEALTH RELATED TIPS I Am Having Problems Taking My Supplements - Should I Stop? - Continued

FEATURED RESOURCES Rainforest Medical Foundation

LAUGHING LINES Reasons Not To Wash

DON'T PAY RETAIL FOR QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS Buy at Member Prices from Nature's Sunshine

We have received some much needed rain and we are so thankful for it. The weather has been in the 50's and it sure is different than what we had this summer. The cooler weather has brought a very awesome sight of the trees turning colors. We are blessed to live in a big subdivision that for the most part has kept the trees and they are sure beautiful as we drive past them.

Regarding our new construction, we are trying to get all the permits lined up to build the new house. In fact, Donna went over today with a friend to get the septic and well permits finalized.

Now we are beginning the task of making all those large and miniscule decisions that make up the construction of a new house. Some of it is very exciting but others rather mundane. One decision in particular, we are considering is radiant heat and we were wondering if any of you might have first hand knowledge of what we need to consider. We are particularly interested in gas vs. electric in terms of what power source to use. We will be appreciative of anything you can let us know.

Thanks for all your encouraging words and comments. Thats about it for now!

Until next time,

Randal

***************** HERB/VITAMIN NEWS

KOREAN RED GINSENG MAY TREAT IMPOTENCE

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Korean red ginseng, a herb considered an aphrodisiac in some Asian countries, seems to be an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction, according to the results of a small study from Korea.

In some Asian cultures, ginseng has been used traditionally to boost sexual stamina, but the effectiveness of the herbal remedy has been evaluated in only a handful of studies, so a team at the University of Ulsan and the Korea Ginseng and Tobacco Research Institute in Seoul evaluated Korean red ginseng in 45 men with erectile dysfunction.

The men were randomly assigned to take either 900 milligrams of ginseng or an inactive placebo pill three times a day. Eight weeks into the study, the men were taken off the treatment for 2 weeks, after which they switched treatments for the next 8 weeks. Neither the researchers nor the participants knew which pill--ginseng or placebo--the men were taking until after the study.

Scores for erectile function, sexual desire and satisfaction during intercourse were higher when the men were taking ginseng than when they were on the placebo, the researchers report in the November issue of The Journal of Urology. The men reported being better able to achieve and maintain an erection while taking ginseng than when on the placebo. While they were taking ginseng, 60% of men said that their erections improved compared to 20% while taking placebo.

"Considering that some patients with erectile dysfunction are reluctant to depend on a drug to achieve erection, Korean red ginseng could be used as an alternative remedy," the authors conclude.

The study did not examine how ginseng might have improve erectile function, but the investigators speculate that it may enhance the production of nitric oxide, a substance that helps widen blood vessels. They do not think that ginseng's apparent benefits stem from hormonal changes, since the herb did not have a significant effect on testosterone levels.

Despite the apparent improvements with ginseng, however, the researchers did not detect any improvement in blood flow to the penis while men were taking ginseng. In addition, most men who said that their erectile function improved did not experience more frequent ejaculations or more satisfaction with their orgasms, according to the report.

The Korea Ginseng and Tobacco Research Institute provided the ginseng used in the study.

The study is "interesting," according to Dr. Franklin C. Lowe, the associate director of urology at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York. In an interview with Reuters Health, however, Lowe, who is the chairman of the American Urological Association's alternative medicine committee, said that the study did not appear to include any patients with significant impotence. He noted that the sample did not include several types of patients who often experience impotence, including individuals who have had their prostate removed to treat cancer or those with a history of alcohol abuse.

"You really wonder what sort of impotence population they were treating," Lowe said.

Lowe also cautioned that the Korean red ginseng used in the study is not the same type of ginseng commonly found in the US in ginseng drinks and other products. Noting that "there is great variability in herbal products," Lowe added that there is no way to know, from the report at least, the consistency of the herbal supplement used in the study.

As for side effects, Lowe said that ginseng may interfere with the blood-thinning drug warfarin, as the authors point out in the report. In addition, there are some concerns that the herb may affect levels of hormones called androgens, he said.

SOURCE: The Journal of Urology 2002;168:2070-2073.

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DEODORANT OR ANTIPERSPIRANTS? - by Annie Berthold-Bond

Why choose a natural deodorant over an antiperspirant?

Simple Solution:

Most people think that antiperspirants and deodorants are the same thing, but they arent. Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with powerful astringents such as aluminum salts so that they cant release sweat. (Note that aluminum can accumulate in the brain.) Deodorants work by neutralizing the smell of the sweat and by antiseptic action against bacteria. Deodorants are preferable because they dont interfere with sweating, a natural cooling process.

* Baking Soda Simple Solution Baking soda works wonders because it neutralizes the odor of sweat. Just sprinkle a light covering of baking soda onto a damp washcloth. Pat on. Dont rinse. This tip?just using baking soda?has saved me on many occasion, especially when traveling.

"Better Basics for the Home" Natural living has reached the mainstream: we are now far more concerned about the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the chemicals that surround us, and recognize that government regulations all too often fall short of safeguarding our health. Enter Annie Berthold-Bond, whose Better Basics for the Home is a compendium of practical information -- recipes, tips, and guidelines -- for creating a simpler, cheaper and environmentally safer lifestyle.

"The Safe Shopper's Bible" Many items you buy every day contain ingredients that can cause allergic reactions, breathing difficulty, dizziness, cancer, birth defects, and other problems. Here is a comprehensive guide to answer your questions.

For a good selection of essential oils that can be used as deodorants and perfumes go to http://www.theherbsplace.com/Essential_Oil_Kits_page_1_c_26.html

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Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) is one of the reasons why your mother insisted that you eat your brussels sprouts. I3C is a powerful antioxidant found in the cell walls of cruciferous vegetables, i.e. broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts. This antioxidant is especially helpful in the metabolism of estrogens, and in protecting breast tissue and reproductive organs from cell damage.

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***************** NUTRITION CHOICE

Question: I noticed my legs began to cramp taking the nutritional supplements I just bought.

Answer: Often this can indicate the urinary system could benefit from magnesium and/or potassium.

Question: My neck and shoulders seem to be tight since taking the herbs and supplements I just purchased.

Answer: Just like the low back and cramping, tight neck and shoulders can indicate the urinary system can't handle the load of toxins that need to be eliminated from the body.

In each of these situations, the urinary system seems to be receiving too big of a load of toxins for it to handle. By reducing the amount of the nutrients that are being consumed, increasing the water intake and taking herbs that support the urinary system the toxins have an easier time to be eliminated from the body.

Often pain and discomfort are signalling we don't have the proper channels of elimination supported throughout the body. Stopping the products is also an option but modifying the above problems most of our clients have continued on their respective herb programs without any further problems.

Randal

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REASONS NOT TO WASH

If you took the same excuses that people use for not going to church and apply them to other important areas of life you'd realize how inconsistent we can be in our logic. For example: Reasons Not To Wash

1. I was forced to as a child. 2. People who make soap are only after your money. 3. I wash on special occasions like Christmas and Easter. 4. People who wash are hypocrites-they think they are cleaner than everyone else. 5. There are so many different kinds of soap, I can't decide which one is best. 6. I used to wash, but it got boring so I stopped. 7. None of my friends wash. 8. The bathroom is never warm enough in the winter or cool enough in the summer. 9. I'll start washing when I get older and dirtier. 10. I can't spare the time

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